Albina, Suriname

Albina is a town in eastern Suriname, and is capital of the Marowijne District. The town lies on the west bank of the Marowijne river (Maroni river), which forms the border with French Guiana, directly opposite the French Guianan town of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, to which it is connected by a frequent ferry service. Albina can be reached by bus via the East-West Link. The distance between Paramaribo and Albina is about 150 kilometres (95 mi).

Albina
Albina in 2008
Map showing the resorts of Marowijne District.
  Albina
Coordinates: 5°30′N 54°03′W
Country Suriname
DistrictMarowijne District
Resort (municipality)Albina
Area
  Total397 km2 (153 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2012 census)
  Total5,247
  Density13/km2 (34/sq mi)
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